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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-10
Talented but Lazy.

The town is full of talented girls who
will never amount to anything because
they are so well content with being
simply talented These girls will never
be able TO take prominent place in
any profession or circle in society be.
cause they lack the industry, without
which all the talent under the sun is
not worth copper groat. Talent is
the unhcwn block of marble, industry
is the chisel that may convert it to the
perfect statue. The philosophic writer
OF Our Picayunes" says that industry
beats genius mt everything except the
making OF real poetry. Talented girl:
who are too lazy to accomplish anything
except by inspiration are often not only
the victims of their own false idea that
talent is better than II developed mus.
Gle or trained mind or methodical work,
but of the ill-advised praise of relatives
and friends A smart girl wants en-
enlargement, not merely praise. She
wants that sort of encouragement that
if she wills to work she can be and do
anything that is great and noble and pos.
sible to human cndeavor Many 4 smart
girl remains slouch and smatterei
all her days because of the exaggerated
ideas of her own ability, not capability,
she receives from those who should
have shown better A talented girl of
IS can play the piano, but not well
enough to keep the honest attention OF
a roomful of people. She can dabble
in paints, but not well enough to make
her pictures worth framing. She can
write romances, but not good enough
for publicat on. These are her posi-.
billties. They speak fairly well for heI
ut Is, and friends predict II brilliant fu.
turc for her. But at 10 and 20 she
neither plays, nor paints, nor writes
any better than she did at Is. She has
spent her days in idle, ambitious dream
ings of what she would like to do. HeI
mind runs sluggishly. she is drunk
with the stupor of laziness. She is an
enormous reader of novels, but finds
even the magazines too solemn" for
her mind and taste. Victimized by
home adulation she has quit her piano
practcing, neglected her studies, aban.
doned her drawing book, and she ends
by doing nothing ut all. Her mother
has loved her too well to allow her TO
make bed, sweep Il room. keep up
any rout ne of duties or studies. and the
result is failure. Admirng friends fall
of, sorry and Disguised. A lazy young
woman is as unlovely sight as a SLOW
emily one. A girl of Is, a talented girl.
needs at her elbow mother or guar
dian who shall increasingly and earnest
ly inspire her with an ambition TO take
always and ever an upward STEP
NeiO Orleans Picayuue.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-10
They Sought the Shade.

Anumber of capitalists sent man
Town to little town in Illinois last
week to report on the ACCESSIBILITY OF
Introducing gas there.
WELL" queried one of them, what
do you think of it?"
mo use" responded the tired agent
Wouldn't pay the salary of the super
inien6ent. let alone the expense OF put
ting in the plant"
why? What's the matter? Citizens
too poor?"
mo. they're rich enough"
''Old-fashioncdP Prefer kerosene OF
candlesa"
Mono; that's not IT,
"Well, what Is the matter thenP"
Too many engaged couples
Wouldn't burn gas at all. = Rambler.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-10

Society Is spfly described in New York as
- vast aggregation OF newcomers, some Of
whom rIll never have their names In the d.
recto1."
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-10

MOKAT.
j pray, sweet maids and youths, beware,
And mind what you're about;
For now the saints around, take care,
Don't let him find you OUT
-Ldiior's Drnccr, a, Hdrler'S WdgGzine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02
GARDINER.

Mrs. Llewellyn Lehman, Mrs "iiah'
pors and Mrs. Rufus Williams, enter
,,;rea the Methodist society Thursday eve
ming. After a substantial supper hne en-
tertainment was furnished.
S,,e of tickets for Janauschek, Dec. o.
,,.ned Wedne sday, and are selling fast
an, Roreas has turned a cold shoulder on
Gardiner. but seems to be repennns h''ie
Some of the stores have commenced d's
r,,vinc their Christmas goods
The Star went out Thursday for the las
Elmo with a light load of freight aud no pas
r.r list. She has had fine season a"'
49,. h..r DELAYED but very little, encouh
tering but few storms.
m. ,,lv man in Gardiner who is periee'
l.. delighted with the cold weather Is '''e lux
and n hammer man than he You never
..w he is ready for long pun VI s"N'
weather. lac, mset
.,sc,ed Linwood H. Dorr teacher IN 'h'
Iihhv Hill school for this winter term
Tho police court sent man up i0f III" >
Gov drunkenness and bound tramp over
he NAV spend while at Thomas'on' . j..
The Della Collins is stuck in the ice q
p.,wn Island and has good prospects OF spenu
;no the winter there. She had three p".
ns ,. On hoard and quite a load of fre'gh'
Tho Messengers were put ashore put 'oo '"''
g. ,he train and the Star of the East.
Prof. Aldrich opened his scn00' :. .,,sn
!. evening with good number in a''en
lance and many more to come in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02
MONMOUTH.

Mr. Chas Brown citizen much respected
dropped dead at his home Wednesday morn
ing of heart disease. His age was about
seventy
The Sunday School class under the in
struction of DR.. H. NJ. Blake gave him a
surprise on the evening of his birthday, Tues
dav Nov 80 and left as a token of their
esteem a beautiful reading lamp which
was presented by Rev. NJ. Hewett with,
appropriate remarks. The DR.. responded in
a very feeling manner. A bountiful repast
was partaken of by the company which num-
bered about 80 and at a late hour took their
departure. all voting the Dr.'s good place
to go.
Mr. c. L. Brackley has opened a place at
the old grange store where he will manufac-
ture and sell the Hooper force pump and we
trust will do good business.
The mercury fell deg. below zero Thurs
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02
Personals.

DIR. HAYES of IIalloweIl, was in the CITY
yesterday.
Miss Annie NJ, Hatch of this city is visiting
friends in Boston.
+. +. Davis has again appeared at his
place of business after weeks illness
c. IL. Pepper of Watervile intends to make
a voyage to the Azores the last of ne xt month.
He will be gone some time
Labor Commissioner Matthews left for
Auburn and Lewiston yesterday on business
connected with his department.
Mr.. f. q. Achorn, young lawyer of Bos-
ton, is the winner of the prize of $50 for the
best story sent TO the Boston Evening
Record. Nearly 200 stories were submitted
Mr., Achorn is graduate of Bowdoin Col
lege, and brother of }. Warren Achorn.
NJ. D., whose lectures in this city and
State have been received with 80 much en-.
thusiasm.
Mrs. Helen NJ. Young Miss Eta d. Rice
of Portland, and Mrs Ferguson, a Boston
lady, a very finished contralto. are, with an
additional soprano not yet determined, to
form ladies quartette. Mrs Young, Miss
Rice and Mrs Ferguson have sung in trio
together in Portland on one or two recent
occasions to the great satisfaction of their
audiences
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

1t cannot be too often impressed on every
one that the much dreaded consumption
(Which is only lung scrofula). is durable. if
attended to at once, and that the primary
symptoms, SO often mistaken as signs of dis
eased lungs, are only symptoms of un-
healthy liver. To this organ the system is
indebted for pure blood, and to pure blood
the lungs are indebted no less than to pure
air for healthy action. If the former is pol
luted, we have the hacking cough. the hectic
flush. night sweats, and a whole train of
symptoms resembling consumption. Rouse
the liver to healthy action by the use of DR..
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery. take
healthy exercise. live in the open air, and all
symptoms of consumption will disappear.
For weak lungs, splitting of blood. shortness
of breath, chronic nasal catarrn, orohcnltis'
asthma. severe coughs, and kindred affec-
lions, il is a most wonderful remedy.
uov29dTu&E&w1wnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

MADAME JAxAuscHEK.

Through the energy of Mr.. Frank A. Owen
viii have afforded them the opportunity TO
listen to Madame Janauschek Tuesday even
ing Dec. 9Th. Though there is no occasion
to sound the praises of this well known
ing:
Within these twenty years we have had no
other actress in whom the genius of tragedy
was SO distinct, certainly no one in whom
| this genius found expression in an art SO fne
and so complete. Her art is always serious
| and sombre but with the passing years it
has rather gained than lost in sympathetic
quality, and those who have seen her play
from season to season have come TO admire
her more and more, and to regret the more
| that her retirement was inevitably drawing
near. She is one of the great actresses
who will be talked of in the future and those
of US are fortunate who can speak of her
from personal remembrance.
Tickets on sale this morning.
The SILVER KING.
Brennan Quinns Star Theatre Company
gave an excellent presentation of the Silver
J. Quinn took the role of Wilfred Denver
in most praiseworthy manner and Mr.. II.
r. Brennan as ''Coombs" fully sustained the
reputation he has acquired as a humorist.
Miss Florence Lytelle was charming Nellie
Denver. and Mr.. C. Hallock did good work
as Capt. Otis Skinner spider. The COM
pany has some good talent and is furnishing
an excellent entertainment. We trust they
will be literally patronized.
..OUR Folks" Success.
At Meonian hall last evening the drama,
Our Folks" or Running to Waste" was
rendered by the Winchester Dramatic club.
The play is one of Bakers and like nearly
suitable for amateurs. While this may be
and the demands of the play only call for
commonplace naturalness, yet true it is that
if the rendering deficient ever so little from
perfect nasuralness, the play becomes unin-
teresting. Many knowing this would reason
ably expect from amateurs palpable lack
of the natural. II there were any such rea
soners in the audience last evening, they
were completely surprised, for no one dared
to display his ignorance by adverse criticism.
Complete success" was heard on all sides.
Though Becky and Teddy from sort of
nucleus to the plot, yet the painstaking study
evinced in the minor parts would not allow Il
mention of one more than another.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02
wATERvILLE.

X. J. Condor, Esq. was in town Tuesday.
Forest Goodwin, Colby 81, is to be cap
tain of the Salem PROFESSIONAL base ball
team next year
Janauschek appeared at City hall last night
in the play Guy Mannering.'
The Fisk University students gave an ex-
cellent concert in the Baptist church, as the
hall had previously been engaged. Owing
company falsely representing itself as the
Fisk University students gave very poor
performance here some time ago the attend
ance was not large.
District assembly Sc, X. of L., comprising
the State of Maine, will hold a two or three
davs convention in Watervlle about the first
of January. About $50 delegates will be in
attendance.
The fire department tested the hydrants
Wednesday and found them in first class
working order. The water company thus
purposes by Dec LIST. 1887.
Next Sunday afternoon at 345 O'Clock ser
vices will be held in city hall by the Water
Vile Lodge of Good Templars in memory
of the late John b. Finch who was high
official in the order The public are cordial
" invited to be present.
A man at the Head of the Falls Wednes-
day for some reason desired to sell his cook
stove. He struck trade with a hardware
dealer and received the most of the price
agreed upon on the spot. The stove, how
ever, was not delivered at the time and with
rare foresight he determined to sell it again
to one of his neighbors. A second cash
trade was effected and now he will probably
be asked to explain his business methods to
Judge Stewart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

i presume you read that item that went
'"e rounds of the press about the black bass
~ 'he fountain killing one another off till on
y one was left and that one dying from
"outds received in his encounters with MS
o'e'lren!" asked a gentleman at the State
muse OF the Journal scribe yesterday.
Yes, what of it,"
Well, that was a little far fetched. l
vas Present at the demise of that fish myself
'na happen to know how it occurred. There
we're three State House men at the tank
''ou' that time armed with sticks and en-
s'sea IN some rather unique and lively fish
"s' When that bass finally expired it was
s'''ed home by one of these men and made
s0oa, Square meal l assure you. l never
va better---but there I'm giving myself
Wy You see that poor old bass has been
loly slandered by the Maine press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

II is said that the vote on the gold
headed cane at the X. of z. Levee and Fair
in Hallowell will be large. The several
candidates all have friends and each will be
sure of many votes. p. c. Owen, and Z. e.
White of Augusta; G. 7. c. Landers, and
q G. Ueseltine of Gardiner have already
received votes. The Hallowell boys Will
back their popular P, c. VIM. Hoskins' and
hope to see him victorious.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

Me commissioners, appointed to look into
he claims of certain Madawaska settlers,
consisting of Hon. :. NJ. Carter of Lewiston,
NJ n. Drew Esq, of Fort Fairfield, and MI
enli'h of Caribou, report that titles there
are badly mixed up and that large numbers
people are living on land to which they
nave no valid claim The commissioners
Will probably report in favor of the State
purchasing all the lands involved in these
'ue complications provided they can be
secured at reasonable terms and that they
Oe sed to the settlers when the present snarls
are Slaughtered out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

To millions, pleasing their palates and cleans
ing their systems, arousing their livers, kid
neys, stomachs and bowels to a healthy &C
tivity. Such is the mission of the famous
California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup OF
Figs. Sold by J. NJ. Mixer
nov teodl m3pnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

DIR. Scott Hill has in his possession among
other souvenirs of the Holy Land small
niece of stone Clipped from the temple OF
Than of Beeroth in Palestine where Christ
and his disciples stopped over night. 1t Is
an interesting and valuable relic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

The country roads are in terrible condition
since they have become frozen, and the
Travelling is very rough. The shaking up
that those get who ride over them admits of
no dyspepsia, and is n whole system of calls
themes in itself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

Several fowl came by express yesterday
afternoon and while they were en- route
from the station to the Express Office they
made Water street resound with the familiar
sounds of the farm yard. They were live
fowl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

The annual election of officers of Seth
Williams Post IL, G. A. r., was held last
evening with the following results Com
mander, f, McMurdie; S. V. Commander.
o. ~ Blackington; J. V. Commander Mel
Vile Smith Chaplain. Geo. X. Palmer
Quartermaster Samuel W. Lane; Sur
gcon j. q. Webster; officer of the day
Geo. Doughty Officer of the guard. Fred B.
Haskell Representatives to the Department
Encampment, +. NJ. Fogler, VIM. McDavid.
J. NJ. Libby and ID. B. Savage; alternates,
Geo. r. Palmer, Joseph +. Fossett, Dana
Il. Lovejoy and Geo. f Gannett. The meet
ing was one of unusual interest, a large
number being present. The following reso-
luton relating to the pesentation of por-
trait of Gen. Logan, by Hon. Joseph II.
Manlcy, was presented by Senior Vice Com
mauder. Mr. McMurdie and unanimously
passed Speeches were made by prominent
members of the post.
Resolved, That Seth Williams Post &C
cepts the portrait of Past COMMANDMENT
Chief of the &. A. r., John 4. Logan, pre-
scented by j. II. Marley through the post
commander and unanimously endorses the
letter of acceptance from the commander to
Mr.. Manley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

DR. Young of the State Board of Health,
ner, of case of small pox in the person of
woman that worked in the Cobbcssecontee
mill of Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

The first society event of the season was
the dancing party given by Mr.. and Mrs. j.
+. Pierce and Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie c. Cor
nish at Grand Army Hall on Wednesday
evening. About seventy five were present,
aud it was in every respect a delightful affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

It's not so safe to prophesy concerning the
weather as the great Nennor found to his
cost. one woald, however, think it quite
safe to prophesy concerning the season judy
ing from the stacks Of snow shovels that
hardware dealers are putting in stock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

1t seems as if the favorite Chinese and
Japanese beverage was to take the place of
those imported?) from France and those
still made in Kentucky, for We noticed yes
terday that in addition to the great tea trade
of the city, the Oriental Tea Co. was putting
its goods into Mr. Folsom's store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

The Fairfield correspondent of the Somer-
set Reporter says; Everyone was delighted
with Pullcns Orchestra which furnished
music for the frcmen's ball"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

Mr.. Gilbert Chadbourn has been employed
BIZ the Singer Sewing Machine Co. of this
city and has entered upon his duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

The remains of Mrs. Sarah Lcathers of
ssco, Ne, were brought to this city yester-
day for interment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

The boat left Augusta at half past nine
Yesterday morningon account of the rapid
formation Of ice down river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

The ice which was forming on the shores
Yesterday came very near catching some of
the boat, that have been left in the water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

The plumber smells battle in the breezes
and like true soldier in the cause is anxious
" awaiting a charge on the frozen water
pipes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

I-Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam
still holds its own in Augusta. That it should
do this in its native city speaks volumes for
its merits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

The annual meeting of Capital Grange,
Patrons of Husbandry, will be held at their
hall on Saturday of this week, Dec Sd. A
full attendance is desired
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

The Young people enjoyed skating for the
srst time, yesterday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

The ladies Of St Marks Parish, will hold
their annual sale and supper at Union Hall,
m TUESDAY evening, December thirteenth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

Foundry the reporter while walking
down the shady side of Water street yester-
t,y norning---the cold wave"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02
Kennebec Lumber.

We are indebted to VIM. b. Snow, Esq.
for the following estimate of the lumber cut
the coming winter to come down the Kenne-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

HS-A sure cure for sore throat. battle and
pargie the throat freely with Browns In
slant relief, sold by all druggists, wholesale
bv ]. W Perkins & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

One of our citizens says that water, which
IN the same place never froze last winter, he
found frozen yesterday noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

The wth-a-cold' is quite numerous
on the streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

A customer came into hat store yesterday
with the remark Lets see your seal skin
caps They were shown to him and he tried
them He then called for cheaper grade
and continued to do so till he finally departed
with cotton AMI wool cap, leaving the mer-
chant dumbfounded to think he had sold him
anything
y. b. He that sayeth me big injun' sell
dom sho0teth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

snecial conclaye of Trinity Commandry
,oncht for work in Red Cross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

4 paper from Boston entitled Our Dumb
Animals and bearing the motto 1--WE speak
Tor those who cannot speak for themselves,
has been received. We assure our Boston
friends that tour Dumb Animals are all
night. Its the ones with voices that cause us
TO sometimes invoke the shades of antiquity.
The man who started that paper is doubtless
tened to the inspiring melodies of Kilkenny
concert
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

SS-P. Donnelly, agent for the Metropoli-
tan Life Insurance Co., is making a rapid
increase of members in this city. The Met
ropolitan is the leading industrial insurance
company of America. Their agents are men
of good repute and steady habits, and their
promptness of paving claims within "a hours,
has gained for them a world wide reputation.
sS~To THE Pubic II wish to announce
TO the public and my former patrons, that on
and after this date | shall keep a full line of
fancy goods and millinery, Edwards Block,
iecIdIt* ELLA F. WELLAAN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

II is intensely interesting to learn from our
various contemporaries that Thanksgiving
passed off quietly here" The more We read
vinced that after all Thanksgiving is not a
very exciting day---except in those localities
where turkey rates flourish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-02

In 90 the awnings and old Sol is left to try
nj. fading magic on the wares.